A couple of weeks ago two JW teens came over to visit our son, they had all been good friends when we were in the cult. Anyway, since we have not attended since 2000, and the elders and local JWs seriously avoid us, I was quite surprized these two came over to say hi. A couple of nights later, they show up with electric guitars (our son plays drums) and they jam downstairs for a few hours. Even Makena (my husband) joined in when he heard them doing "foxy lady" by hendrix. Yesterday they called again and want to come over and jam again.
What's weird is that over Christmas I started seriously contemplating disassociating myself, feeling it would bring closure. A couple of months have gone by and I've been busy with other things, then these kids show up.
It's started me wondering if maybe it isn't a good idea for me to disassociate right now. My son says the kids don't mention the religion at all, and told him they are moving out as soon as they graduate. He is convinced their hearts aren't in the religion and are just waiting it out...maybe I can be more of a help to others if I'm not officially off limits....